Imagine a house sitting on a foundation that is cracked and rotten. Eventually, the entire structure would suffer. Your smile is like that, too. The foundation of teeth? Your gums! The gums cover arched protrusions from the upper and lower jaws. These arches, or ‘ridges,’ are what support natural tooth… Read More…
Occasionally, my husband jokes about the number of shoes in my closet. As a female, I’m well aware I have many pairs. While Joe has brown and black dress shoes, brown and black casual shoes and a pair of sneakers, I have a vast array of dressy, casual and sporty… Read More…
No one wants to have a natural tooth removed. However, there is often a misconception when it comes to replacing a tooth. Although you can recreate the presence of a tooth, the absence of tooth roots below the gum line set into motion an often-unfamiliar sequence of events. When it… Read More…
A denture wearer for 55 years, E.P., now a patient of Dr. Ban Barbat, has finally resolved years of pain and migraines. “I’ve suffered with TMJ problems my entire adult life,” she states. “I was in constant pain.” With each new denture, E.P., now in her mid-70’s, found it would… Read More…
Not counting wisdom teeth, the adult mouth is designed to house 32 natural teeth. Yet, for American adults over the age of 65, the average number of teeth is less than 19. In this age group, there is little difference in this statistic between males and females. Over 27 percent… Read More…
For many reasons, adults are now choosing Dental Implants to replace missing teeth. Not only are Dental Implants the closest thing to natural teeth, they are designed to last a lifetime. People who have Dental Implants regain the ability to bite and chew comfortably and confidently. For those who struggle… Read More…
In today’s dentistry, tooth replacement comes in various forms. There are dentures, partial dentures, crown-&-bridge combinations, and dental implants. When decisions must be made to replace a natural tooth or teeth, we make recommendations and explain the options best suited to each patient’s needs and preferences. For people who have… Read More…
I’ve heard many descriptions when it comes to patients describing denture movement. Terms like wobbly, slippery, and rocky are how people tell me about trying to eat or speak with an ill-fitting denture. Quite frankly, the problem has less to do with the denture and more to do with what… Read More…
Imagine standing on the side of the road, stranded beside a car that has stopped running. For most of us, there is a sense of dread for this type of situation since we know the time, expense and frustration that comes with correcting the problems involved. Now, imagine learning that… Read More…
Do you suffer with frequent headaches or migraines? Frequent headaches affect nearly 50 million Americans. And while many sufferers search for a solution, many fail to connect the dots between these headaches and their dental anatomy. Amazingly, the position of how our upper and lower teeth meet is a typical… Read More…
